Traditional Singildak Mezze

Ingredients

• 1 cup strained yogurtInstead: strained yogurt
• 1 cup curd cheese (cokelek)
• 2 cloves crushed garlic
• 3 tablespoons butterInstead: olive oil
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon dried mint
• Half bunch finely chopped parsley
• Salt

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

1. 1

   In a large bowl, whisk the strained yogurt and curd cheese until smooth.

2. 2

   Add crushed garlic, salt, and half of the finely chopped parsley, then mix well.

3. 3

   Transfer the yogurt mixture to a serving plate and make a slight depression in the middle.

4. 4

   Melt the butter in a sauce pan, add red pepper flakes and mint, and heat gently.

5. 5

   Drizzle the hot sauce over the mezze and garnish with the remaining parsley before serving.

Note. If your curd cheese is salty, adjust the added salt according to your taste.